From Spain, thank you very much for the three ideas. I try to understand the most I can because my english is not very good. I like a lot the light in the bathroom. Thanks again.
The bathroom sensor light is a cracking idea. There's nothing noisier in the middle of the night than in our case, the clunk of a pull cord when someone needs a wee! Cheers for this one 👍
It works really well Bob, however the network provider is the key to it working effectively. We check all sites for network coverage before we go and currently using 3 mobile through Smarty which is so far working well. Cheers
Remember watching these projects early on Martin, all good stuff!… 👍🏻 We use similar LED sensor lights in the bathroom, great idea as it is not too bright to wake other half, and we also put one in the wardrobe!… 😉 I’m afraid I chickened out and had the aerial for our router installed by a recognised installer to maintain the warranty - brave man drilling holes in your ‘van mate… 😳 👏🏻
Hi Rog, hope all is going well with the van. I need to look at putting the sensor lights in the wardrobe, I did get three of them so need to find the spare one! Yeah the antenna was a good purchase but was unsure about the hole, if it was a newer van I probably would have got someone to do it for me. Their problem if it leaked, but think the chances of ours leaking is minimal. Take care, Martin
Some good ideas there we have shower lights bathroom is well lit only problem with ours when turning off the lights they all go off even the reading lights 🤔so the led strip light is a good one will be doing that also one either side beds where did you source them we are bemused as to why Reading lights are not on a separate circuit thanks for the information 👍
Good video Martin. I have started to reverse our van more. Although bigger the twin axle is easier to reverse I fell. Would love a solar panel and 4G antenna but don't want to drill roof and void warranty.
Yes twin axles a slightly easier to reverse, just got to watch scrubbing the tyres. Don’t think it voids the warranty just the hole that you cut isn’t covered. Cheers
There should be a link in the vlog which goes through the set up. Basically a Netgear Nighthawk 2 connected to the antenna than powered via a USB socket. Works well. Cheers
Some great things there Martin, will look at WiFi for new caravan when we eventually get it, might try to get a free motormover fitted by dealer due to not having a leisure vehicle for over 3 months now 👍
The TV has what I think is an old android operating system, I have downloaded the app to the TV and it worked. I only watch F1 on it if we are away but Netflix works well. It doesn't work on newer TV's, cheers
We were really keen to do the antenna, were told that the 'ole would invalidate the water warranty - I still want one, will have to pay for someone else to make the hole... Still a top idea. Pete
@@TheCaravanNut Next time the caravan goes to the dealers, I’ll get the hole added to the job list. 1/4 hour labour. Like you, our router lives in the radio compartment with its own USB. Does that nighthawk do a good job of WiFi offload ? Pete
@@TheCaravanNut We have a distant cousin, the Aircard. I could not connect this to an existing WiFi and bridge that connection to other devices like I’d hoped it would, but on a nice 4G site, no issues. We also run an unlimited data sim - prevents data cap anxiety and no longer bother with the Ariel.
Loads of people have asked me the same question as I know it doesn’t work on newer TV’s. I think our TV has an old android operating system and I was able to download it to it, I only use it for F1 when we are away and seems to work fine. I won’t be upgrading the TV for a while! cheers
From Spain, thank you very much for the three ideas. I try to understand the most I can because my english is not very good.
I like a lot the light in the bathroom.
Thanks again.
Thanks for taking the time to watch.
The bathroom sensor light is a cracking idea. There's nothing noisier in the middle of the night than in our case, the clunk of a pull cord when someone needs a wee! Cheers for this one 👍
Hi Mart & Jo, The lights are great for stopping the fumbling looking for the switch and you can see where you’re peeing! Cheers
Hi Martin. The light was a great idea in the bathroom. Tha ks for sharing. Cheers Paul
Thanks for watching Paul, hope you are both well. cheers
Great reminder of some of your projects. We love how practical your solutions always are. 😃👍🏻 Trev n Sue
Thanks Trev & Sue, there the vlogs I most enjoy doing. Cheers
Great tip on the smarty SIM card deals
Thanks as always Martin 👍
Yes we have found Smarty to be cheaper, I searched through a comparison site and it suggested Smarty and gave a better deal then Smarty direct. Cheers
Some great mods, need to have a look at those lights, thanks for sharing👍Mark & Coral
Hi Mark & Coral, the lights are a great addition. Thanks for watching
@@TheCaravanNut hi there could u tell me where you got the light from for the bathroom thanks
We got them from Amazon, there is a link in the description. Cheers
@@TheCaravanNut thanks mate I did find the link in the end thanks again
Cheers Martin like the WiFi 👍
Hi Colin, yes it's great for surfing the net and watching Netflix. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for that Martin, I'm going to have to give that Antenna a go.
It works really well Bob, however the network provider is the key to it working effectively. We check all sites for network coverage before we go and currently using 3 mobile through Smarty which is so far working well. Cheers
Them lights are a great idea that’s strait on my list cheers
Yes they work a treat and much better than fumbling around. Thanks for watching
That aerial looks like a good idea.
Yes works well, you’ll be used to drilling holes through stuff! cheers
Remember watching these projects early on Martin, all good stuff!… 👍🏻
We use similar LED sensor lights in the bathroom, great idea as it is not too bright to wake other half, and we also put one in the wardrobe!… 😉
I’m afraid I chickened out and had the aerial for our router installed by a recognised installer to maintain the warranty - brave man drilling holes in your ‘van mate… 😳 👏🏻
Hi Rog, hope all is going well with the van. I need to look at putting the sensor lights in the wardrobe, I did get three of them so need to find the spare one!
Yeah the antenna was a good purchase but was unsure about the hole, if it was a newer van I probably would have got someone to do it for me. Their problem if it leaked, but think the chances of ours leaking is minimal.
Take care, Martin
Re 2:40 “I fitted it my Self” ! Mmmmmmmm
Noted Bro.
Lol
Ha ha, yes couldn’t have done it without your help……and driveway Bro 😊
Excellent video Martin 👍
Thanks for the feedback and watching 😊
Some good ideas there we have shower lights bathroom is well lit only problem with ours when turning off the lights they all go off even the reading lights 🤔so the led strip light is a good one will be doing that also one either side beds where did you source them we are bemused as to why Reading lights are not on a separate circuit thanks for the information 👍
Makes sense to have reading lights on a separate circuit, obviously not designed by a caravaner! Thanks for watching
Good video Martin. I have started to reverse our van more. Although bigger the twin axle is easier to reverse I fell. Would love a solar panel and 4G antenna but don't want to drill roof and void warranty.
Yes twin axles a slightly easier to reverse, just got to watch scrubbing the tyres. Don’t think it voids the warranty just the hole that you cut isn’t covered. Cheers
Just noticed the link 🤭thanks
Any tips on getting sealant from an awning rail?
Elbow grease! We used soapy water, WD40, stanly knife blades. It’s a pain to get off.
Do you have a video about your internet set up? Would be interested to see how it’s all connected / set up! Keep up the good work!
There should be a link in the vlog which goes through the set up. Basically a Netgear Nighthawk 2 connected to the antenna than powered via a USB socket. Works well. Cheers
@@TheCaravanNut I’ll have a look! Many thanks
Some great things there Martin, will look at WiFi for new caravan when we eventually get it, might try to get a free motormover fitted by dealer due to not having a leisure vehicle for over 3 months now 👍
I would push the dealers for that, hope you get your van soon. Cheers
Good video
Thank you
Interested how you got Sky Go on your tv as I understand it.
I thought you couldn’t cast Sky Go.
The TV has what I think is an old android operating system, I have downloaded the app to the TV and it worked. I only watch F1 on it if we are away but Netflix works well. It doesn't work on newer TV's, cheers
@@TheCaravanNut thank you, hope your enjoying the nice weather 👍🏻
We’d love to have the net gear data a great idea & we wouldn’t be without our motion sensors during the night ideal off grid
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The Netgear is fantastic and works really well, great addition to our van. Cheers
I like the lights idea. Are they too bright though, Martin. I think that could wake me up?
No not too bright, but if you’re going to the toilet you’re already awake! cheers
We were really keen to do the antenna, were told that the 'ole would invalidate the water warranty - I still want one, will have to pay for someone else to make the hole... Still a top idea. Pete
Yes we’re not bothered about warranty, think it only affects the area of the hole and not the rest of the roof for warranty! cheers
@@TheCaravanNut Next time the caravan goes to the dealers, I’ll get the hole added to the job list. 1/4 hour labour. Like you, our router lives in the radio compartment with its own USB. Does that nighthawk do a good job of WiFi offload ? Pete
The Nighthawk is great and works very well, we some times have several devices connected and all streaming with no problems.
@@TheCaravanNut We have a distant cousin, the Aircard. I could not connect this to an existing WiFi and bridge that connection to other devices like I’d hoped it would, but on a nice 4G site, no issues. We also run an unlimited data sim - prevents data cap anxiety and no longer bother with the Ariel.
Great vid, how do you get Sky go on your TV??
Loads of people have asked me the same question as I know it doesn’t work on newer TV’s. I think our TV has an old android operating system and I was able to download it to it, I only use it for F1 when we are away and seems to work fine. I won’t be upgrading the TV for a while! cheers
Check out robs wise ways, he installed a light in the shower, l did the same and it works a treat.
Yeah I’ve seen Rob’s vlog, he’s very good at doing technical jobs. Cheers